The Baltimore Comic makes its annual appearance at the Baltimore Convention Center this weekend, and CBLDF will be there at booth #1601 with a slew of signed premiums! CBLDF is also proud to present Brian Wood, who will be signing…
Back to School with Comics: Using Graphic Novels in Education
School season has begun again! As kids return to classrooms, it’s a great time to encourage literacy by using graphic novels. Using Graphic Novels in Education is an ongoing feature from CBLDF that is designed to allay confusion around the…
Using Graphic Novels in Education: The Silence of Our Friends
Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in Education, an ongoing feature from CBLDF that is designed to allay confusion around the content of banned books and to help parents and teachers raise readers. In this column, we examine books that have…
Russian Artist Seeks Asylum After Authorities Shut Down His Exhibition
Russian authorities confiscated politically-charged paintings on Monday from a newly opened art gallery in St. Petersburg. As a result of the seizure, the artist fled the country and the exhibit was shut down. The paintings — one of which depicts…
Libraries Remind Parents of Responsibilities
Frequently, when a book or other material is targeted for removal from a public library, it’s because a minor managed to access something that does not meet the approval of his or her parents or guardians. Although most libraries do…
2013 RETAILER MEMBERSHIP Incentive Spotlight: Mighty Avengers #1 Comics Code Variant!
Every year, Diamond Comic Distributors helps CBLDF round up our Retail Members. Comic stores have historically been terrific and loyal supporters of the Fund, and Diamond makes it easy for shops to renew their annual memberships, using Previews ordering forms…